What are the responsibilities and job description for the VCUarts Adjunct Instructor - Communication Arts Job at Virginia Commonwealth Uni position at Virginia Commonwealth University?
VCUarts Adjunct Instructor - Communication Arts
Job Code
Recruitment Pool
All Applicants
Posting Number
req6508
Unit
School Of The Arts MBU
Department
School of the Arts, Department of Communication Arts
Department Website Link
Location
Address
907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA
Duties & Responsibilities
Summary
Virginia Commonwealth University School of theArts (VCUarts) Department of Communication Arts is establishing a pool ofapplicants for possible adjunct teaching positions. This pool of applicantscould be drawn upon to provide temporary staffing when needed; to providespecial teaching expertise when needed; and / or to meet special programmaticneeds not otherwise provided for within the program.
Given these criteria, this pool will only beassessed when an adjunct opportunity arises. Possible adjunct opportunitiescould include teaching a course(s) in any of the areas of study offered by thedepartment of Communication Arts. If an adjunct opportunity arises, only thoseselected for an interview will be contacted.
Adjunct faculty are expected to be thoughtfuland proactive members of the Communication Arts community and have a desire towork with a diverse student population in a collaborative, inclusive andlearning-centered collective.
Potential Teaching Responsibilities could include any of the following :
- Figure Drawing - includes introductory figure drawing, anatomy, and drawing the figure in an environmental and / or conceptual context.
- Fundamentals of Typography - introductory typography and graphic design course as it applies to Communication Arts using traditional and digital tools.
- Concept Drawing - includes traditional and digital methods for creating original characters and environments based on assigned prompts, narratives, or larger conceptual universes.
- Sequential Imaging - includes various traditional and digital methods of creating imagery as it applies to - or is a function of - books, graphic novels, and entertainment industry storyboarding (animation, film, and video games).
- Illustration : Drawing and Painting - addresses conceptual and technical considerations involved in the use of various drawing and painting media.
- Graphic Design - includes an understanding of the relationship between form and effective communication - an awareness and appreciation for visual imagery as a tool for the transmission of information and ideas.
- 3D Graphics - introductory and intermediate 3D graphics for visual effects, animation and or game.
Why VCUarts?
Qualifications
Qualifications
Application Materials
Applicants are asked to submit a statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (typically between 150-300 words) providing your career aspirations and contributions toward promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through this statement, you can share how your lived experiences; and past, present, and future academic and professional activities have or will contribute to VCU's mission of promoting equity and inclusion.
More information can be found at
Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to providingaccessible and equitable living, learning and working environments free fromdiscrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, national orethnic origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), political affiliation, veteranstatus, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expressionor disability.
FLSA
Adjunct Faculty
Job FTE
varies
Exemption Status
Exempt
Restricted Position
E-Class
AJ - Adjunct
Job Category
Adjunct Faculty
ORP Eligible
Months
Salary Range
VCUarts Standard Adjunct Rate
Compensation Type
Salaried
Target Hire Date
1 / 10 / 2025
Contact Information for Candidates
VCUarts, Department of Communication Arts
commarts@vcu.edu
Documents Needed to Apply
Please see application materials list above.
